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Drought Conditions Worsening In Minnesota

Over the past month and a half, drought conditions have been worsening in Minnesota. That’s according to State Ag Commissioner…

Nebraska Schools Getting Back to Normal

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says all emergency orders related to the Covid-19 pandemic will expire at the end of June.

Vermillion School Board Sets Bond Election

Voters in the Vermillion School District will make a decision on a major building plan this fall.

One Dead in Clay County Crash

One person died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash east of Meckling.

Scammers Follow Federal Payments

Millions of dollars in federal childcare tax credits will soon be flowing out across the country, and the scammers won’t be far behind.

Name Released in Union County Fatal Crash

A Sioux Falls woman has been identified as the person who died early Saturday morning in a one-vehicle crash north of Elk Point.

Congress Urging USDA To Appeal Packer Line Speed Court Ruling

A group of 70 Senators and Representatives are urging the USDA to appeal the Federal District Court’s ruling calling for…

Waiting on Marne Creek Repairs

Portions of the Marne Creek trail damaged by the flooding in March of 2019 are still blocked off, waiting for repairs.

Finding Health Care Workers

Like most businesses, health care providers are struggling to find more employees. The pandemic of the last year has added to the turnover pressures.

Corn President Wants Transparency In Climate Bill

House Agriculture Committee ranking member Glen Thompson says the Senate passed Growing Climate Solutions Act is a big government solution…

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